The Transformation of Cinema, 1907-1915, Nide 2,Osa 2University of California Press, 4.5.1994 - 337 sivua "The Transformation of Cinema chronicles the history of the American film business from the days of storefront nickelodeons to the premiere of D.W. Griffith's The Birth of a Nation, complete with full symphony orchestra. Eileen Bowser here redresses the imbalance of the "Griffith did it all" cliché by discussing the efforts of countless lesser-known figures who also helped to create Hollywood and shape the growing film industry. The effect of the surroundings -- the size of the hall; whether the film was shown alone or along with vaudeville entertainment; and the size, quality, and relevance of the musical background -- are all examined for their impact on the filmgoing experience. Bowser documents the emergence of the star system, which set the stage for the classic silent-film era. By 1915 the silent film is seen as a full-fledged art form with its own style and place in the world of business."--Back cover. |
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The Nickelodeon | 1 |
A Game of Freezeout | 21 |
The Recruiting Stations of Vice | 37 |
The Films Alternate Scenes | 53 |
General Flimco and the Pushcart Peddlers | 73 |
Acting The Cameras Closer View | 87 |
Brand Names and Stars | 103 |
Movie Palaces | 121 |
The Feature Film | 191 |
The Lid Comes Off | 217 |
Refining the Product | 235 |
Scene Dissection Spectacle Film as Art | 255 |
List of Abbreviations | 275 |
Notes | 277 |
Bibliography | 295 |
Picture Sources | 301 |
Trademarks Titles Introductions | 137 |
Detours on the Way to Hollywood | 149 |
The Genre Film | 167 |
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